Checks and Counters

What beats Thundurus in Gen 9 Doubles OU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Thundurus. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Thundurus.

Thundurus is ranked #71 in Gen 9 Doubles OU with a 1.40% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Thundurus Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Taunt 17.2% Thunder Wave 15.3% Rain Dance 11.4% Thunderbolt 10.4% Eerie Impulse 9.7% Wildbolt Storm 8.8% Scary Face 5.4% Protect 3.9%

Most Used Items

Aguav Berry 26.8% Covert Cloak 17.8% Sitrus Berry 16.0% Mental Herb 12.5% Focus Sash 9.9% Leftovers 6.7% Life Orb 1.4% Terrain Extender 1.1%

Most Used Abilities

Prankster 97.0%Defiant 3.0%

Most Used Tera Types

Dark 41.3% Electric 28.8% Ghost 15.7% Steel 5.5% Fighting 3.7% Water 1.8% Fairy 1.3% Ground 0.7%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Thundurus sets.

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